[1000mp] Sticky relay?

Sat, 01 Feb 2003 05:10:41 -0600

after reading the "sticky relay messages", the similarity seems
to be that different antennas produce different
stickiness......  so maybe its the antenna type and its resultant
load on the transceiver?

wd8aam

At 05:07 AM 2/1/2003 -0000, you wrote:
>its a sticking relay, my mp and mk v do it frequently esp on 160 meters.
>when using the beverage on the separate ant input i dont notice it.
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Garry Shapiro" <[email protected]>
>To: <[email protected]>
>Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 1:31 AM
>Subject: RE: [1000mp] Sticky relay?
>
>
>> Roger:
>>
>> I have had that problem with my MP, and, based upon reporting that
>> previously and getting back responses, I (and you) are not alone. Several
>> guys have confirmed having the same problem. I first experienced that
>> problem operating from 3B9R in 1999 with my then-new MP, still on
>warranty.
>> I sent it to Yaesu when I returned home.
>>
>> Despite detailed instructions how to replicate the problem, the Yaesu tech
>> claimed never to be able to see it. Nonetheless, he replaced a bunch of
>> components, including a relay or two. As seems to be Yaesu policy, the
>> components were returned to me, but not identified. So I have no idea what
>> he replaced. Whatever he did appeared to have mitigated the problem at the
>> time.
>>
>> However, the problem has reappeared here with the same frequency as in
>> 1999--once in every 10 to 50 transmissions. I think it is pretty clearly a
>> sticking relay. I sent an email to Chip some time ago asking whether I
>would
>> be charged for repair if returned to Yaesu, since permanent repair was not
>> accomplished the first time. No answer from Chip. Take a guess.
>>
>> The problem is annoying---not yet to the point of hurling the radio, but
>> getting there. That problem, combined with the clicks I know I have, has
>> soured me on the radio.
>>
>> Garry, NI6T
>>
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: [email protected]
>> > [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Roger Huntley
>> > Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 21:15
>> > To: [email protected]
>> > Subject: [1000mp] Sticky relay?
>> >
>> >
>> > I am using a new Field model and while operating with a Heil Pro
>> > headset on
>> > CW with a foot switch I have noticed sometimes that when the
>> > radio switches
>> > back to listening the audio is quite low.  Upon hitting the foot switch
>> > again it brings the audio back up.  It is acting like a sticking
>> > relay.  Any
>> > thoughts?
>> > 73,
>> > Roger, W7VV
>> >
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